Implications of H5N1 Virus in Cattle and Humans: An Emerging Threat Sub : Sci Sec : Human health Why in News The emergence of a new clade of Avian Influenza H5N1 in cattle and its potential implications for human health have garnered attention. The rapid spread of this highly contagious virus has raised […]

    Understanding the Long-Term Stability of Donor Stem Cells in Transplant Recipients Sub : Sci Sec : Biotech  Why in News A recent study published in Science Translational Medicine has explored how hematopoietic stem cells from donors evolve over time after being transplanted into recipients. This research focuses on recipients who have survived for […]

    Strengthening Animal Health Security: India’s $25-Million Pandemic Fund to Tackle Zoonotic Diseases Sub : Sci Sec :Human health Why in News The Government of India, in collaboration with international organizations like the Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank, and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has launched a $25-million G-20 pandemic fund project. […]

    Can a popular weight-loss drug reduce risk of Alzheimer’s? Sub : Sci Sec :Human health Context: Recent research indicates that semaglutide, an active ingredient in diabetes and weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may significantly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in individuals with type 2 diabetes. This finding […]

    India’s AI rush thrusts Nvidia to centre stage Sub: Sci Sec: AWARENESS IN AI Context: Reliance Industries and Nvidia have announced a collaboration to build extensive AI infrastructure in India, supporting the booming demand for AI services and providing essential computing power to startups. Nvidia’s GPUs, which lead the AI hardware market due […]

    ISRO-DBT Agreement to Conduct Biotechnology Experiments in Space Station Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Agreement between ISRO and DBT: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have signed an agreement to collaborate on designing and conducting biotechnology experiments. These experiments will be integrated into the upcoming Bharatiya […]

    U.S. National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence: Framework for Safeguards and Strategic Edge Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in AI Why in News The United States has unveiled a National Security Memorandum (NSM) addressing national security risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative follows President Joe Biden’s executive order on AI regulation, […]